New York National Guardsman Spec. Robert I. Goins hugs his children Allana and Jayden during a very special assembly at their school PS 111 on Baychester Avenue. Spec. Goins of the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion left for active duty in Egypt almost one year ago. Councilman Andy King was instrumental in setting this event up, and presented Spec. Goins with a New York City 12th Council District Certificate of Recognition. This event was suppose to occur on Thursday, but Spec. Goins was held up and missed his original plane home. Spec. Goins is a graduate of PS 111 where his children now attend school. Both children and a third son Evian, sisters Ivory and Imari, wife Sylvia and his mother were on hand to greet Spec. Robert I. Goins on his return home. The first question the proud dad asked his son was why do you go to school? Son Jayden answered 'To Learn Dad'.
Above - Spec. Robert I. Goins arrives at PS 111 with Councilman Andy King waiting to escort him into the school. Spec. Goins answered a few questions from the media, one of which he answered that he missed his family the most.
Below - Spec. Goins is reunited with his family after spending almost one year abroad supporting for his country
Above - Spec. Goins, his family, Staff from PS 111, are with Councilman King as the Goins children hold the Certificate of Recognition from Councilman King to their father.
Below - With his hand holding his son Jayden Spec. Robert I. Goins answers questions from students from PS 111.
Above - It was time for photos, as Spec. Goins stands proud holding his youngest son Elijah, as Jayden and Allana stand next to their dad.
Below - Allana and Jayden, are with their aunts Iriani and Ivory, and mother Sylvia.
Above - Spec. Goins with Councilman Andy King, and Neva Shillinford-King.
Below - Spec. Goins with retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant John Perez.
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